Tirana Walking Tour

Discover the history of Tirana on a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the main square of Tirana, Skanderbeg Square, and see the statue of Skanderbeg.
Discover the highlights of Tirana on a guided walking tour. See the city's main attractions including the Clock Tower, the National Historical Museum, and the New Bazaar.

Start your tour at the Sulejman Pashë Bargjini Square. Learn about the history of the square and the Unknown Soldier monument. Visit the Tomb of Kapllan Pasha, a cultural heritage monument of the first category.

Continue to the Et'hem Bey Mosque, a mosque built at the end of the 18th century, known for its beautiful frescoes and detailed Ottoman architecture. Next, see the Clock Tower of Tirana, a symbol of the city and offers a panoramic view of the central square.

Visit the Bunk'Art 2 museum, an underground museum housed in a bunker built during the communist regime, which presents the history of state security and persecution in Albania.

See the Tirana Castle, a historic complex dating back to the Byzantine period, with old walls that today serve as an open space for cafes and art galleries.

Walk to the Tabak Bridge, an Ottoman bridge built in the 18th century over the Lana River, which once served as a crossing point for trade caravans.

See the New Mosque, one of the largest in Albania, and the Catholic Church, the Cathedral of Saint Paul, built in the 2000s and known for its modern architecture and the statue of Mother Teresa in the courtyard.

Next, see the Pyramid, a unique building constructed in the 1980s as a museum for Enver Hoxha, today it serves as a center for cultural and social activities.

Continue to the Air Albania Stadium, the national stadium of Albania, recently renovated, and the University Corps, the main campus of the University of Tirana.

Visit the Archaeological Museum, the first museum in Albania, opened in 1948, which displays artifacts from various historical periods from prehistory to the Middle Ages.

See the Government Complex, the main government buildings of Albania, built in neoclassical style during the fascist period, and the Postbllok Memorial, an installation built in memory of the victims of communism.

Visit Enver Hoxha's Villa, the former residence of the communist dictator Enver Hoxha, which is now a museum that tells the story of his life and the dictatorship period.

Continue to the Taiwan Center, a modern entertainment center with restaurants and bars, located in "Youth" Park, and one of the most popular places for walking and relaxation in Tirana.

Visit the House of Leaves, a museum located in a former State Security investigation center, documenting the persecutions and activities of the secret service during the communist period.

See the Orthodox Church, the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, built in 2012, is the largest Orthodox church in Tirana, with modern architecture and detailed frescoes.

Visit the National Historical Museum, the largest museum in Albania, offering a broad overview of Albanian history from antiquity to the contemporary period.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.